Faculty staff profile
Paul Dainty
PhD, MBA (Cran), MSc (London), DMS (ARMC), BA (Open)
Professor - Management Development and Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning)
Paul Dainty specialises in the areas of senior executive behaviour, leadership and organisational change.
A highly experienced and respected consultant, Paul has worked with numerous organisations, providing consulting services in the areas of leadership, team-building and change management. He also spent four years as head of human resources for an international company with 40,000 employees worldwide.
Paul’s academic experience includes roles at The University of Melbourne, Cranfield School of Management (Bedford, UK) and City University (London). He also has considerable experience delivering executive development programs, including the Clemenger Program and Melbourne Business School’s Intensive Management Program.
Paul’s research focuses on the nature of the senior executive role and the qualities needed to operate as a senior executive, as well as the concept of strategic leadership and the different circumstances that may influence the executive capabilities required for effective performance. Paul is the co-author of The Capable Executive and Handbook for Management Researchers.
